SU19 Tuesday Intro to Black and White Analog Photo

Day/Time: 8 Tuesdays starting June 25, 8:00-10:30pm*

*Please note the new start date for this class.  

Location: SAA Darkroom (W20-426)

Instructor: Nicole Tariverdian

“For me, the camera is a sketchbook, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity.”  -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Black and white analog photography is a fun and classic medium to work with. During the semester students will learn the process of taking successful analog photographs (with a 35 mm manual analog camera) and will learn how to use the SAA’s black and white darkroom.  Students will be encouraged to look at the work of different photographers for visual inspiration and technique. In addition to traditional negatives, students will have the opportunity to make their own non-traditional negative using transparencies.

*NOTE: Owning a camera is NOT a requirement of this class. However,  the SAA camera supply is somewhat limited. Cameras can be loaned on the first class meeting.

Materials will be discussed the first day of class and are not needed until  the second class meeting.  Students provide their own film and paper; darkroom chemistry is provided by the SAA.

1. One box of RC multigrade black and white photo paper, 8 x 10 N finish (pearl)
2. Several rolls of film to start (HP5 or Kodax T-max or Tri-x).
3. A box or 3 ring binder to store negatives

Places to buy materials:

Hunt’s Photo and Video.  There is one located in Cambridge and one near Kenmore Square.  

You can order online from B&H and K&M.